May's ultimate Networking Guide for Brighton & Hove
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We have assembled some latest information on the upcoming business networking group meetings in Brighton, Hove and nearby Sussex so that you don't miss out on your favourite one...
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The Breakfast Club
Frequency: Weekly
Next meeting: Tuesday May 5
Venue: Courtlands Hotel, Hove
Time: Morning, 7.15am-9am
Price: £10 for non-members. Members pay £105 joining fee and £35 a month for the breakfasts.
More details: www.the-breakfast-club.co.uk
Note: Includes full English breakfast. The club has an exclusivity policy, so only one member in each sector. Contact the club if you would like to attend as a guest.
Brighton Premier Networking Club
Frequency: Monthly (first Wednesday of the month)
Next meeting: Wednesday May 6
Venue: Hotel du Vin
Time: Lunch time, 12-2.15pm
Price: £25 for guests. Members pay £50 to join, and then £25 a month to cover the lunches
More info: www.networkinginbrighton.co.uk/our-events/
Note: Women only event with one member per sector. You can attend twice as a guest. You will need to book if you want to go
The Farm
Frequency: Weekly on a Wednesday
Next meeting: Wednesday 6 May (and every Wednesday in May)
Venue: Hampton Arms pub, 57 Upper North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FH
Time: Evening from 8pm
Price: Free
More details: www.brightonfarm.com
Note: Weekly drop in for freelancers and small businesses in the digital/web/mobile industry
Women in Business Network
Frequency: Monthly (first Thursday of the month)
Next meeting: Thursday May 7
Time: Lunch time, 12-2pm
Venue: The Ginger Dog, College Place, BN2
Price: £25 as a guest.
More info: www.wibn.co.uk/brighton/
Note: This is a women-only event with one member per sector
Mumpreneurs Networking Club
Freq: Monthly
Next meeting: Friday May 8
Venue: Laughing Dog Gallery, Unit 31, The Octagon, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA
Time: Morning 9.30-11am
More details: www.mumpreneursnetworkingclub.co.uk/
Price: First event is free for non-members. Membership is from £99 a year.
Note: Networking group for entrepreneurial women. First event is free for non-members.
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Brighton Chamber of Commerce pop up breakfast
Freq: Irregular
Next meeting: Thursday May 8
Venue: Verano Lounge, 95 Western Road, BN1 2LB
Time: Morning 9am-11am
Price: £16
More details: Brighton Chamber on thebestof
Note: The theme of this pop up is business growth, with speakers from local companies including Penina Shepherd of Acumen Business Law.
Brighton Business Curry Club
Freq: Monthly (second Tuesday of the month)
Next meeting: Tuesday May 12
Venue: Bali Brasserie, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LR
Time: Evening 6pm – 9pm
Price: £19.50
More details: www.brightonbusinesscurryclub.co.uk/
Note: A big, popular, noisy event. Your entrance fee includes a great curry buffet and your first drink. Register and pay in advance.
Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Next meeting: Tuesday May 12
Venue: Mannings Heath Hotel, Winterpit Lane, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH14, 6LY
Time: Breakfast 8.15-10.30am
Price: Non Member £16.50
More details: www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk/
Note: The theme of this breakfast is the mental health of your employees. The speaker is Karen Shaw from Time to Talk, a talking therapy service run by Sussex Community NHS Trust.
Let's Do Business Fair 2015
Frequency: Annual
Next event: Thursday 14 May
Venue: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ
Time: 10am - 4pm
Price: FREE. Advance Registration here.
More details: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/events/feature/lets-do-business-fair
Note: This is the most popular business show for Brighton & Hove with 120 Stalls, Seminars and Networking (see below) running throughout the day. Expecting over 1000 visitors, so turn up early. Exhibiting? See this Top Exhibitor Tips article.
Sussex Business Bureau Networking Breakfast
Frequency: Irregular
Next meeting: Thursday 14 May
Venue: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ
Time: Breakfast 9-10am
Price: £15 (donated to Charity)
More details: www.sussexbusinessbureau.co.uk/speed-networking/brighton/
Note: This special event will be held just before the opening of the Let’s Do Business Show, with a maximum of 30 people
Hove Business Association Business Breakfast
Freq: Monthly
Next meeting: Thursday May 14
Venue: Sussex County Cricket Club, County Ground, Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3AN
Time: Morning 7.45-9am
Price: Members £12.50, non-members £15
More details: www.hovebiz.com
Note: This month’s speakers are Chris & Debbie Jarvisfrom Kidz Klub Brighton & Hov. Breakfast is included in the price
Third Friday Networking club
Freq: Monthly, third Friday of the month (funnily enough)
Next meeting: Friday May 15
Venue: myhotel, Jubilee Street, Brighton
Time: Lunch time, 12.30-2.30pm
Price: free
More details: www.thirdfridaybrighton.co.uk
Note: Informal, drop-in networking with a relaxed vibe
Juice Breakfast
Freq: Monthly
Next meeting Friday May 15
Venue: It’s a moveable feast but this month’s is at the Sussex County Cricket Ground
Time: Morning 8am
Price: £10
More details: www.juicebrighton.com/juice-business/breakfast-club/
Note: Big and very busy, with different speakers every month. Although it’s pay on the door, you need to register in advance
Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Freq: Monthly on a Friday
Next meeting: Friday May 22
Venue, Carluccio's, Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE
Time: Morning 07.45 – 09.30
Price: £18
More details: Brighton Chamber on thebestof
Note: A busy, friendly meeting. If you haven't been before, tell them when you book and they’ll make sure you're looked after. The Brighton and Hove Chamber has a host of events for local businesses every month- check the Chamber website for an up to date list.
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